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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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